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Drones Illuminate Night Sky for Van Gogh
As the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, marks its golden anniversary, a celestial homage to the illustrious artist took flight last weekend. A fleet of 200 drones, choreographed by Studio DRIFT, lit up the Amsterdam night sky, creating…
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will take on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The decision is effective immediately, placing her in the seat vacated by Billy…
Autel Robotics Poised to Unveil Next-Gen Drones at Houston Summit
Autel Robotics, is set to reveal its latest innovations at the forthcoming 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, slated for June 12-14 in Houston, Texas. Occupying booth #413, the centerpiece of the event, the company will present new groundbreaking…
FAA Updates Drone Waivers to Boost Safety and Broaden Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a series of drone waiver updates aimed at improving safety and expanding operations. These updates are a product of a collaborative effort between public safety stakeholders, various companies, and the FAA itself. Drone…
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let’s not get too excited…
Senator Boozman Pushes for Drone-Assisted Bridge Inspections
US Senator John Boozman, a Republican, has teamed up with Democratic Senators Jacky Rosen and Richard Blumenthal to sponsor a bill to increase drone usage. The legislation, known as the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, proposes the provision of $100…
Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones
In a progressive move towards achieving maritime mastery, France’s military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone. The contract, bestowed on May 4 by the Armed Forces…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court for Football Chaos
In a recent unprecedented football incident, a man faces legal repercussions for flying a drone over an ongoing match. The incident, causing an unexpected interruption, brought the match to a temporary halt. 27-year-old Lewis Franks is the man accused of…
Wing’s Autoloader Ushers in a New Era for Drone Delivery
In a bid to further streamline drone delivery operations, Alphabet subsidiary Wing has publicly demonstrated the capabilities of their new “autoloader.” It is a Y-shaped stand that is intended to simplify the process of air-bound product delivery from retailers to…
Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport in Its Tracks
In a recent incident that raised safety concerns at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rogue drone prompted a brief interruption of ground operations. The sudden appearance of this unauthorized drone triggered a precautionary halt to all ground movement, throwing a spanner…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
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